CHAPTER 2 - SAFETY, DECALS, AND HAND SIGNALS
2-4
Issued 8-04 Bur 6-34551NA
ALWAYS have all local utility companies mark the
location of their lines.
In U.S.A. and Canada call one of many “One Call
System Director” services. If you do not know the
local number, call the national number (U.S.A. and
Canada only): 1-888-258-0808.
Check with local authorities for laws, regulations
and/or strict penalties requiring you to locate and
avoid existing utilities.
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Figure 3
CALL ALL LOCAL UTILITY COMPANIES BEFORE YOU
PERFORM ANY MACHINE OPERATION
Know the utility color code (U.S.A. and Canada):
Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Red
Gas, Oil, or Petroleum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Yellow
Communication, Telephone, Television . . . . .Orange
Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blue
Sewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Green/Brown
Proposed Excavation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . White
Surveying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pink
Reclaimed Water and Slurry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Purple
After locating any buried utility lines, carefully dig a
hole by hand and/or automatic vacuum equipment to
the utility line to verify the location and depth of the
line.
OPERATOR PRECAUTIONS
PERSONNEL
• Be prepared for emergencies. Always have a first
aid kit and a working fire extinguisher with you and
know how to use each.
• Avoid loose fitting clothing, loose or uncovered
long hair, jewelry and loose personal articles.
• Know and use the protective equipment that is to
be worn when operating this machine. Hard hats,
protective glasses, protective shoes, gloves,
reflector type vests, respirators and ear protection
are examples of typed of equipment that may be
required.
• Certain protective equipment should be replaced
and renewed upon age and wear. Old hard hats
may not afford the original users intention. Faded
and soiled vest are no longer as highly visible as
original intent. See the manufacture’s
recommendation.
• Do not rush. Walk, do not run.
• Know and use the hand signals required for
particular jobs and know who has the
responsibility for signaling.
GENERAL
• It is the responsibility of the operator to read and
understand the Operator’s Manual and other
information provided and use the correct operating
procedure. Machines should be operated only by
qualified operators.
• Do not operate this machine or perform
maintenance work if you have not had appropriate
training and read and fully understand the
instructions and warnings in this manual.
• Wear the seat belt to maximize the protection
capability of a ROPS (Roll Over Protective
Structure) when the machine is so equipped.
• Inspect the ROPS and seat belt mounting bolts on
a daily basis to ensure their integrity.
• Do not permit riders on the machine if there is no
manufacturer’s designated place for a rider.
• Make sure that all protective guards, canopies,
doors, etc. are in place and secure.
• Remove all loose object stored in the machine.
Remove all objects which do not belong in or on
the machine and its equipment.
MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING PRECAUTIONS
• Use the recommended hand holds and steps with
at leas three points of support when getting on and
off the machine. Keep steps and platform clean.
Face the access system when climbing up and
down
• Do not jump off the machine.
• Do not dismount while the machine is in motion.
• Foreign material or grease on the steps and hand
rails can cause an accident. Keep the steps and
hand rails clean.
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